Jay is a highly skilled artist, problem-solver, and innovator. Starting in 1989, McClennen worked as a freelance artist with his own company, Spire Art & Design in Ontario, Canada. Much of his research during that time had been in silicone gel-filled prosthetic appliances with emphasis on natural tissue movement, achieving hyper-realistic results. 

Four years of classical education in figurative sculpture at the Ontario College of Art & Design and specialized training in forensic art have led Jay to recreate the human form in the varied, but related fields of film, forensics and medical prosthetics. Jay has excelled in all of these areas.  

​In the Hollywood film industry, Jay worked for 17 years with Gordon Smith, President of FXSmith. Smith is recognized in the film industry as an innovator in silicone prosthetic technology. The team received Emmy and Hollywood Make-up Artist Guild nominations and won Gemini and Saturn Awards. Jay's filmography can be seen on the Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB). 

With Jay's skill and professional training in forensic facial reconstruction, he provided an invaluable service to the Ontario Coroner's Office, local law enforcement, and the rest of the Ontario community by assisting them in putting a face on unidentified human remains in the early 2000s. In addition, he has become a pioneer in the field of anaplastology.

Over the last 15 years, Jay has concentrated solely on medical prosthetics, exploring new methods and materials for facial and limb prostheses while making advances in custom breast designs.  After working for two years at Toronto Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Center's Craniofacial Prosthetic Unit in Toronto, Jay moved to Durham, NC and joined his colleagues in anaplastology from Duke University Medical Center's Anaplastology Clinic. In 2008 he partnered with Jerry Schoendorf and took the Anaplastology Clinic to a private setting, The Anaplastology Clinic, LLC.

Jay has given lectures and presentations on innovations in anaplastology internationally and has been published in several peer reviewed medical journals. He is an Adjunct Consultant in the Department of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center and an Adjunct Instructor at the University of North Carolina's School of Dentistry in the Department of Prosthodontics.

Jay had been an active member of the Board of Directors for the International Anaplastology Association for eight years including serving as President of the association in 2013-2014. In 2015 he was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Board for Certification of Anaplastology (BCCA). He is now the sitting President of BCCA. In addition, Jay is a member of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP) and a member of the American Society of Oculartists (ASO).​

Andrew has made multiple contributions in both the world of fine art as well as the field of anaplastology. Since joining the profession in 2012, Andrew has received numerous awards and recognitions for leadership and excellence within the field. He strives to push the specialty forward using new techniques, technology, and materials to facilitate the best patient care possible.

​Andrew is a board certified clinical anaplastologist with credentials in the field of orthotics and prosthetics and is currently in the process of becoming credentialed in ocularistry. His expertise lies in facial, somato, pedorthic care, and 3-D technologies. He holds a BA degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and an MFA degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Andrew continues to pursue creative opportunities having received various art grants and museum exhibitions in the past couple of years.

Andrew has been an active member of the IAA (International Anaplastology Association) for eight years and sat on the Board of Directors for two. Currently he is in his second year term as a Director for the Board of Certification in Clinical Anaplastology. Other memberships also include The American Society of Ocularistry (ASO), The Pedorthic Foot Care Association (PFA), American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP). Andrew regularly leads educational courses, presents lectures, and co-authors papers. In 2019 he was the recipient of the Walter Spohn Trust Grant for which he is preforming research and development of 3D printed ocular prostheses.

As the Clinic Director, Tammy works mostly behind the scenes to keep the Clinic running smoothly. With her business partner and husband, Jay, they have assembled a team of talented, caring, and personable individuals to serve the people in North Carolina and beyond.

Tammy was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2008, Tammy & Jay relocated to Durham, NC to open their private clinic. Studying Business Management in University gave Tammy job opportunities at many great organizations, including the career she had at OCAD University. The Ontario College of Art & Design is Canada’s largest and oldest educational institution for Art and Design and she is proud to have been a key member of the Administrative staff in the Faculty of Design for 13 years. Being part of this creative environment was an amazing experience for her.

Throughout her career Tammy also freelanced with Jay on many of his art and design projects as a studio assistant. It was natural, with her administrative experience and studio background, that she would oversee the Clinic’s operations.

After a long workday, Tammy loves coming home to her 2 boys, Finnegan and Boomer, who happen to be the sweetest cats anyone could wish for. Tammy and Jay have done a lot of traveling and have been fortunate to meet many anaplastologists from around the world. They still have many more places to explore, people to meet, and new things to experience.

As the Office Manager, Taffy works directly with all of our patients. Being a key part of a small specialty practice means Taffy is involved at every level. She handles all insurance and financial matters and coordinates appointments for the patients. Taffy has 30 plus years experience in the Health Insurance Industry as well as management and customer service experience.

​Born and raised right here in Durham, Taffy has lived most of her life in this area. She now resides in Rougemont with her husband, Jimmy, and adopted fur baby, Coco. During her time away from work Taffy enjoys spending time with her family especially her granddaughter, Jaylyn.

Cooking is one of Taffy's favorite things to do. Her specialty is traditional Southern cooking using recipes passed down from cherished family members. Her husband tends to their garden and grows vegetables she uses in her amazing recipes.
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Jessica received her BFA in film/television from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where she concentrated in cinematography. After spending a few years working in the camera department on various projects she migrated to working with still imaging. Eventually this led her to attend Duke University Medical Center’s Ophthalmic Program in order to receive her COT (Certified Ophthalmic Technician) certification with the intent of entering the field of retinal imaging. Jessica found she preferred patient contact and the diversity of clinic rather than scanning and upon completion of the program she spent five years working for a general ophthalmic practice as a COT. There she performed various vision tests ranging from obtaining a new glasses Rx, checking muscle alignment, to scans and imaging. 

Throughout this time she continued to practice fine art photography by creating miniature tableaus and photographing these. Her work has been shown nationally and she is published in a variety of magazines.

This background makes her the perfect fit for The Anaplastology Clinic since they began serving the ocular community. She is very excited to be here and to be able to merge these two worlds of art and ophthalmology.